Scholarship Criteria

• Scholarships may cover the cost of conferences, webinars, trainings, textbooks, General Educational Development/Graduate Equivalency Degree (GED) programs, computer training and other resources that support opportunities for learning and development.
• Scholarship requests can range from $100-$2,250 to cover all or a portion of the costs of registration for training and development programs, books and manuals, or general educational development.
• Scholarship must be for dates between Jan. 15 and Dec. 31.
• Scholarships do not cover any costs related to travel (hotel, transportation, parking, meals, etc.).

Scholarship Eligibility

• Exempt or Non-Exempt UMB employee
• You must have completed your employment probationary period.
• You must be in good employment standing with no conflicts with the school/unit/department operations, as attested by applicant supervisors. You may base this on your most recent UMB Performance Evaluation and discussion with your immediate manager/supervisor.
• If selected for a scholarship, your supervisor’s written approval to participate will be required.
• UMBrella Scholarship recipients may not apply for another UMBrella Scholarship within a five-year period.

Paris Barnes, Communications Specialist, School of Pharmacy Scholarship: Minority Cannabis Business Association Annual Membership

Danielle Ellington, Training Events and Meeting Coordinator, School of Medicine
Scholarship: Certified Meeting Professional Certification (course and exam)

Ashley Fehringer, Sr. Training and Coaching Specialist, School of Social Work
Scholarship: Student fees and books for graduate classes

Leslie Jamka, International Program Director, School of Medicine
Scholarship: Towson University Professional Leadership Program for Women

Oprah Keyes, Director of Strategic Partnerships, School of Social Work
Scholarship: Change Management Certification Training

Dana Rampolla, Director, Integrated Marketing, External Relations
Scholarship: Speaking Skills Coaching Sessions